Exercises and Workouts – Having Six-Pack Abs Does Not Mean You Are Healthy

Many people strive to get those highly coveted six-pack abs. And while there is no question about it, it takes a lot of hard work to get those fabulous abs unless you are one of those few genetically blessed individuals. But this does not necessarily mean you would be healthy. In fact, many people who have six pack abs may be anything but healthy.

What Is The Best Time Of The Day For A Workout And Exercise?

Find the best time of the day to exercise in this article. Choose time wisely according to your schedule and stay fit always.

Recovery Spin, Just As Important

Your recovery rides are just as important as your high intensity rides, maybe even more important than you think! Join me on a fun adventure. This is my recovery ride!

Exercises and Workouts – Three Quick Fixes To Combat Soreness As A Beginner

If you have recently decided to start on a fitness program for the first time, there is no doubt at some point very soon; you are going to experience some muscle soreness. This is very normal and natural for a beginner to experience as your body is adapting to the different exercises being performed. However, this does not mean you have to deal with muscle soreness on an ongoing basis. By making a few adjustments to your plan, you can avoid so much pain and get back to the gym sooner.

Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise – There Are Advantages to Exercising at 6 AM

Many of the health benefits of exercise are immediate and take place even before you lose weight: this is true for the changes that help to fight Type 2 diabetes. So when are you going to start? While morning exercise is good, there is nothing quite like the kind that happens first thing in the morning. Let us consider what you may gain, and what you may lose from early morning exercises.

Stay Properly Hydrated for Optimal Gains

One of the often ignored keys to improved performance in any sort of exercise is something completely unrelated to the actual exercise itself. And it is amazingly simple yet ignored galore. What is it? Staying properly HYDRATED, my friend!

Exercises and Workouts – Cycling Versus Stationary Exercise Training

A study conducted in 2008, by Alan Barclays, Joanna McMillan Price, Prof. Jennie Brand-Miller, and colleagues, demonstrated there is substantial evidence people eating a high GI (Glycemic Index) or a high GL (Glycemic Load) diet will be at an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Plus, it also demonstrated there is good evidence to link high blood sugar levels with gallstones and even some types of cancers. This was the first study of its kind to see if any association was present between the Glycemic Index (GI) and Glycemic Load (GL) of food, and the chances of developing such lifestyle-related diseases. This study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, March 1st, 2008.

Exercises and Workouts – Which Is Best, Lateral Pull-Downs Or Pull-Ups?

When you gear up for back training, you are going to come to a crossroad where you need to choose between lateral pull-downs and pull-ups. Which of these is best? Both seem to work similar muscle groups – and they do, so then it just becomes a matter of selecting which exercise offers you the most benefits. Here is what you need to consider.